Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Option B (“Alt + =”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Tab) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + C is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Ctrl + R
Why not A: “Ctrl + R” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; i
- B. Alt + =
Why not B: “Alt + =” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; i
- C. Ctrl + Tab
Why not C: “Ctrl + Tab” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + C. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; i
- D. Ctrl + C ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + C
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to copy the selected cells or data in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + C (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + R”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Option B (“Alt + =”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + C. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + Tab) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + C is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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